Oct. 14
Puberty party for boys
Puberty parties for boys aged 9-12 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Bring a parent and together learn about puberty changes through fun activities, video presentation and discussion. Participants must pre-register by calling the Sexual Health Centre at 667-7500.
Oct. 15
Benefit
A benefit for Derek Deegan who is currently in treatment for Atopic Dermatistis will be held at the Lions Den from 8 p.m. until midnight. Live bands, auction, 50/50 and door prizes.
Pot luck
Pot luck supper and cards at Sunrise Seniors Hall, Lower Shinimicas,
6 p.m. Bring your own dishes and favourite food.
Auction 45’s
An auction 45’s game will be held at the Amherst 50+ Club, 52 Croft St. starting at 7:30 p.m. Everyone welcome, no partner required. Light lunch supplied. Call 667-9311 for more info.
Oct. 16
Music
A musical evening will be held from 8-11:15 p.m. at the Sunrise
Seniors Hall, Lower Shinimicas.
Variety show and supper
A variety show and roast beef supper supporting Ottawa House Museum will take place at 5 p.m. - Supper at 6 p.m., Show to follow
at Parrsboro Legion Hall.
Supper
A casserole supper will be held at the Diligent River Community Hall from 4 to 6 pm.
Oct. 17
Meeting
Mothers Of Angels will meet at
First Baptist Church at 1:30 p.m. Contact 661-3183 for further information.
Evening of Song
An evening of song in support of the local food bank will be held at 7 p.m. at the Amherst Wesleyan Church at 50 Cornwall avenue. Contact 667-9126 for more information.
Auction 45’s
An Auction 45’s tournament will be held at the Amherst 50+ Club, 52 Croft St., at 1:30 p.m. Registration at 1 p.m. Please bring a partner.
Church fundraiser
“Little Nashville” is playing at Renwick United Church in Linden
at 7 p.m. Refreshments available. Proceeds to the church.
Oct. 18
Meeting
Cumberland County Riders ATV Club will hold its regular meeting
at 7 p.m. at the Brookdale Church Hall.
Oct. 19
Cribbage
A cribbage game will be held at the Amherst 50+ Club, 52 Croft St. starting at 7 pm. Everyone welcome, no partner required.
Call 667-9311 for more info.
Oct. 20
Bake sale/bazaar fundraiser
A bake sale/bazaar fundraiser in support of the Cumberland United Way at the Scotiabank on Victoria Street.
The event continues Oct. 21 and 22.
Luncheon
A fish chowder or turkey supper and dessert luncheon will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Immanuel United Church,
25 Hickman St.
Movie night
Classic Movie Night will take place the Miners Memorial Library, Springhill at 7 p.m., showing the 1958 romantic comedy “Bell, Book and Candle starring: James Stewart, Kim Novak and Jack Lemmon.
Feel free to bring a snack and drink.
Free admission-Donations cheerfully accepted. For more information call 597-2211.
Oct. 21
Soup kitchen
The Salvation Army B.E.A.C.O.N. Café will be serving soup and sandwiches at The Salvation Army Thrift Store (basement) from 11 a.m.-2 pm. Donations are welcome but not expected. All are welcome.
Scrabble Xtravaganza
Scrabble Xtravaganza @ your library
will take place at the Four Fathers Memorial Library in Amherst from 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Card Play @ your library
Help celebrate games in the library week! Adults are welcome to drop in to play cards at the River Hebert Library from 2-7pm.
Enter to win a Wii system.
Meeting
The Amherst 50+ Club, 52 Croft St.,will hold its monthly meeting starting at 7 p.m. All members welcome. To become a club member call 667-1058.
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